Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday April 24, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1400 block of Stockbridge Ave. regarding a 23 year old man who was wanted on valid arrest warrants. Additional information was received that the wanted person was possibly armed with a weapon.

Several officers surrounded the house where the wanted person was located and began calling him out via public announcement (PA). He surrendered peacefully and was subsequently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

On April 17, 2018 at approximately 2:30 p.m., KDPS received a report of a bank robbery that occurred in the 4300 Block of W Main St in the City of Kalamazoo. Initial information indicated that two suspects fled the bank on foot. Kalamazoo Public Safety K9 was deployed and tracked the two suspects to Frays Park in the Westwood Neighborhood. Upon sight of police, the subjects fled on foot. Both subjects were eventually taken into custody and were found to be in possession of evidence from the robbery.

To protect the integrity of the on-going investigation, no suspect information will be released at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

On April 7th, 2018 at approximately 4:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N Burdick regarding the report of a shooting.

Responding Officers arrived and located a victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The subject was transported to Bronson Hospital however lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. The victim has been identified as Terrance Jaleel Swinney a twenty-six (26) year-old Kalamazoo resident.

Kalamazoo Public Safety extends our sincerest sympathy to Mr. Swinney’s family and friends.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 4:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N Burdick regarding the report of a shooting.

Responding Officers arrived and located one victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The victim, a 26 year old Kalamazoo resident was rushed to a local hospital, however was later pronounced dead after succumbing to their injuries.

No further information is available at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Kalamazoo, MI: This April 1st -30th, national public safety organizations will conduct outreach to the community to ensure the public is ready to access help during emergencies during National 9-1-1 Education Month.

The National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) is the voice of the states on public policy issues impacting 911. State 911 leaders’ expertise can assist industry associations, public policy makers, the private sector, educators, and emergency communications professionals at all levels of government as they address complex issues surrounding the evolution of emergency communications. NASNA is committed to collecting and promoting 9-1-1 public education materials at www.know911.org. A variety of resources are available to support both the “9-1-1: The Number to Know” campaign and education themes including:

Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t: Text-to-9-1-1 service is available in an increasing number of communities around the country. The service benefits individuals (or persons) who are deaf, hard of hearing or in a situation where they cannot speak and make a voice call. However, a traditional voice call, if possible, is still the best way to reach emergency services.

Know Your Location: Wireless calls to 9-1-1 provide location information, but 9-1-1 call takers may need more specific information. Be prepared to provide detailed information on where you are so that help can get to you as quickly as possible.

Stay Calm and Don’t Hang Up: Until you are instructed to do otherwise, stay on the line so you can provide any necessary information or assistance to the 9-1-1 call taker. Even if you accidently call 9-1-1, don’t hang up. Inform the call taker that you dialed accidently and that there is no emergency.

The resources available at www.know911.org help educators, government officials, media representatives, and concerned citizens alike promote ongoing, age appropriate 9-1-1 education that can save lives.

A vision of NASNA is to save lives and improve emergency response by supporting a national 9-1-1 education and awareness effort to ensure the appropriate and responsible use of 9-1-1 resources and embraces contemporary communications opportunities.